Along with Mumbai and Surat, which European city is recognised as a major diamond centre in India-Belgium cooperation?
- A.Rotterdam
- B.Antwerp
- C.Amsterdam
- D.Geneva
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Explanation
The correct answer is Antwerp. India and Belgium have identified gems and jewellery as an important field for closer cooperation, and Antwerp, Mumbai and Surat are recognised as the major diamond centres. The Commerce Secretary met representatives connected with the Antwerp diamond ecosystem at the Embassy of India in Brussels, and the discussion ran over the global diamond value chain, certification and traceability requirements, responsible sourcing and the openings created by India’s growing diamond market and manufacturing base. Option A, Rotterdam, is wrong: it is a Dutch port city known for container traffic, not for diamonds, and it was not mentioned. Option C, Amsterdam, is wrong: although it has a historical association with diamond cutting, the city named here is Antwerp. Option D, Geneva, is wrong: it is a Swiss city known for watches, banking and international organisations, and it had no part in these meetings.
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Practice Questions
Who held high-level meetings with European Commission officials in Brussels in early November 2026?
- A.The Foreign Secretary
- B.The Commerce Secretary, Rajesh Agrawal
- C.The Finance Secretary
- D.The Revenue Secretary
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He travelled to Brussels and met three Directors-General of the European Commission, and the talks were about trade facilitation, market access, supply chain resilience, customs cooperation and the groundwork for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
Read the full explanation →Which Directorate-General of the European Commission, discussed in the customs and trade facilitation meeting, deals with taxation and the customs union?
- A.DG TRADE
- B.DG INTPA
- C.DG TAXUD
- D.DG GROW
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In the meeting with him the two sides took up customs cooperation, trade facilitation and the preparations needed before the India-EU Free Trade Agreement can be put into effect, and both accepted that efficient, transparent and digitally enabled customs procedures help business by lowering transaction costs and letting genuine trade…
Read the full explanation →Which European business federation co-hosted the roundtable with the Embassy of India in Brussels addressed by the Commerce Secretary?
- A.EUROCHAMBRES
- B.BusinessEurope
- C.Federation of European Exporters
- D.European Round Table for Industry
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The Commerce Secretary took part in a BusinessEurope roundtable with European industry representatives, co-hosted with the Embassy of India in Brussels, and the Indian Ambassador, Shri Pranay Verma, also addressed it on 30 October 2026.
Read the full explanation →Who is the King of Bhutan, who led the consecration ceremony and conceived the 108 Stupas project?
- A.Jigme Singye Wangchuck
- B.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
- C.Dasho Tshering Tobgay
- D.Lotay Tshering
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The correct answer is Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, who thought of the project, guided its execution and led the ceremony.
Read the full explanation →Which stupa in the project has been dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
- A.Stupa No. 1
- B.Stupa No. 15
- C.Stupa No. 76
- D.Stupa No. 108
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The King, the Prime Minister of Bhutan and the visiting Indian minister offered prayers at this stupa, and Kiren Rijiju conveyed the Indian Prime Minister's gratitude for the gesture.
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